My last IROSF column went live last week.  IROSF is going away, sadly. The IROSF folks asked me not to write about how much I’d miss IROSF (I will) because they didn’t want the entire issue to be about the loss of IROSF.  I did talk about it a bit, but I also talked about the way magazines come and go–and one small line in the essay started a really silly comment trail. I’d suggest you go read the column and issue.  Ignore the comments.  Here’s where you can find it all.

I spent the weekend as one of the Guests of Honor at the Radcon Science Fiction convention.  If you haven’t attended a con in a while, go to next year’s Radcon. You’ll have a blast.  This is my third (?) Radcon, and I’ve had fun every time.  It’s in Pasco, Washington.  I forgot to take pictures, but fortunately, others remembered.  This photo, of the book signing, comes courtesy of Kay Kenyon (who is a fine writer–buy her books!).  It’s of me and Patricia (Patty) Briggs (another fine writer–buy her books too!). As you can tell, we’re having fun.

I just got my author’s copies of North American Review for my story “The Amazing Quizmo.”  Quizmo is one of my personal favorites, set in Portland, with biking and bar trivia contests.  The issue came out in the summer, which I hadn’t realized or I would’ve let you all know sooner!  Anyway, I’m sure you can order back issues here. I haven’t yet read the other stories in the issue, since I just got my copies, but I like the NAR.  Unlike some lit mags, it publishes well written stories with plot as well as good characters and setting.  You’ll like Quizmo.  I promise.

The March Asimov’s features a story of mine that’s been in the works for about 8 years. I couldn’t write it until I found a few great books on the history of the Tower of London.  Believe it or not, it took a while to find those books.  Even the information online wasn’t as detailed as I wanted.  Eventually I found all that I needed, however, and wrote “The Tower.”  You can find an excerpt here–and if you want, you can order the issue, as either a print copy or a download.  Enjoy!

Ed Gorman bought my story, “Patriotic Gestures,” for his best of the year volume.  It’s out now from Tyrus Books. And I’ve read the entire volume and will be recommending it in the Recommended Reading column. Good stuff in here, including some of the Edgar nominees and winners.  I’m sure your local bookstore has a copy or go here to order.